Quick Overview

Details

The Pentax SMC DA 50mm F1.8 Lens For K Mount [22177] is a fast f/1.8 lens for cameras with a Pentax K mount. Mounted to a camera with an APS-C sensor, gives an angle of view equivalent to a 76.5mm telephoto lens--ideal for portraits.

Very fast f/1.8 maximum aperture is ideal for low light situations and produces pleasing bokeh in the out-of-focus areas of a photograph This lightweight (4.3 oz) lens is very compact--just 1.5" (3.8 cm) long. The wide f/1.8 aperture makes this an essential lens for working in low light.

Designed for exclusive use with PENTAX K-mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras, this unifocal, medium-telephoto lens features a large maximum aperture and a round diaphragm to produce a natural, beautiful bokeh (out-of-focus) effect, making it ideal for portraits and casual snapshots. Its outstanding performance and compact, lightweight design also make it handy for photographers of all levels — from interchangeable-lens digital camera beginners to discerning, experienced photographers.

The addition of Pentax Super Protect (SP) coating to the lens helps prevent dust, water, grease and other substances from attaching themselves to a lens and degrading image quality.

76.5mm telephoto equivalent in APS-C format

The lens is treated with the Pentax's original SP (Super Protect) coating, which repels dust, water, grease, and other substances that may adhere to the surface of the lens. The protective coating promotes trouble-free use in all kinds of shooting situations.

Very Fast f/1.8 Maximum Aperture

Excellent Low-Light Lens

Pleasing Bokeh (Out-of-Focus Areas)

Rounded diaphragm for beautiful bokeh

For APS-C Digital K-Mount Cameras

Super multi coated elements increases transmittance

'Super Protection' lens coating repels water and dust

Quick-shift focus system speeds focus control

Compact and light weight design

Features

High-quality image description

Thanks to state-of-the-art Pentax optical design technology, the image circle of the lens has been optimized for K-mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras to effectively compensate astigmatism for sharp, clear images.

Easy-to-handle medium-telephoto lens

When mounted on a Pentax K-mount interchangeable-lens digital camera body, this medium-telephoto lens offers a focal length of approximately 76.5mm in the 35mm format, offering a moderate-telephoto perspective perfect for portraiture with a smooth, beautiful bokeh effect in the background and snapshots cropping a part of the subject. Its front surface is treated with the Pentax-original SP (Super Protect) Coating to not only repel dust, water and grease, but also allow easy removal of grease adhering to the surface. This means worry-free use in all kinds of shooting locations.

Large maximum aperture

Thanks to its large F1.8 maximum aperture, the lens can easily produce images with a very shallow depth of field. Its round diaphragm produces a natural, beautiful bokeh effect, while minimizing streaking of point light sources. The large aperture also makes it possible to use faster shutter speeds under poor lighting conditions to minimize the risk of camera shake and subject shake.

Compact, lightweight design

Measuring a mere 38.5 millimeters in length and weighing just 122 grams, this lens has the compact, lightweight design that lets it come along on every outing. Its solid, refined appearance matches the design of a top-class camera body.